The executable launches and frequently uses "Process Hollowing" to inject malicious code into legitimate Windows processes (like vbc.exe or RegAsm.exe ).
Standard antivirus may miss the initial file, but EDR (Endpoint Detection and Response) tools can catch the malicious behaviors (like process injection) in real-time.
When a user extracts and runs the contents of 23819.rar , the following infection chain typically occurs:
As an Agent Tesla variant, its primary goal is stealing:
Monitoring for copied passwords or crypto-wallet addresses. Network Indicators
It modifies the Windows Registry (specifically the Run or RunOnce keys) to ensure the malware restarts every time the computer boots up.
The malware attempts to communicate with a server to upload the stolen data. This is often done via:
Usernames and passwords from web browsers (Chrome, Firefox, Edge).